Legislative changes and lower-cost infrastructure are driving the advance of cryptocurrencies into mainstream payments.
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The EU has formally rejected a proposal from operators that big tech companies should help pay for infrastructure.
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Pick n Pay can expect some competition from rival Shoprite when it comes to offering a mobile data and voice service.
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Tencent Holdings posted earnings that surpassed all analyst estimates as one-time gains and advertising demand limited the impact of a government clampdown on its lucrative games business.
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